This 1971 Series IIa was lost in a West Virginia barn since 2001 with a reported 30k original miles when it was found.

The vehicle was retrieved and then subjected to a total restoration starting with a brand new frame. At the same time the vehicle underwent a total specification upgrade to make it into a modern high performance road vehicle without losing any of its incredible off-road performance, for which these great vehicles have been known for during the past 70 years in which they have been manufactured. The total rebuild of this vehicle was performed by BlackBridge Motors a well known and highly regarded marque specialist. Not only was this process a vehicle performance upgrade but it also included custom installing modern driver and passenger conveniences such as a hidden bespoke sound system, heated and cooled front seats, up to date air conditioning and use of lightweight alloy body panels to eliminate rusting with age.

The original Land Rover 2.25 litre four cylinder engine was replaced with a new 2017 Chevrolet LTG 2.0 GEN III Engine – 272 HP / 295 FT-LBS. This was mated to a Tremec T56 6-Speed Manual transmission. To handle the extra power and for true off road performance a Forbyn Brothers / 2:1 Hi, 1:1 Lo, transfer box was added with Land Rover Salisbury Military axle with – 4.11:1 ratio and gears by Detroit TrueTrac.

The interior features Blackbridge Motors custom engine instruments and Restomod "Bantam ll" Air Conditioning System. The interior was completed using Land Rover original parts wherever possible. The result of this entire process is a unique vehicle which will be comparable or superior to any modern high performance off road vehicle available. This Land Rover is complete and ready to drive away on highways or cross country wherever you want to explore and there will be few places that offer any challenge to this vehicle's outstanding capabilities.